Jonesville pedestrian dies after being struck by car

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A 35-year-old Jonesville man died after being hit by a Pineville motorist early Monday in Catahoula Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.(Photo: Town Talk file photo)

A 35-year-old Jonesville man died after being hit by a Pineville motorist early Monday in Catahoula Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.

The man was identified as Johnny B. Stewart Jr., who was walking along the white fog line on U.S. Highway 84, west of La. Highway 124. He was struck when Wayne L. Morris, 70, lost control of the 2001 Infiniti he was driving and crossed the fog line, according to the release.

Morris was wearing his seat belt and was not injured. Stewart, who was dressed all in black, died at the scene, reads the release.

Charges are pending, and the crash remains under investigation.

The release reminds people to wear clothing visible to drivers, like bright or light-colored cloths and reflective materials, when walking near a road.

"Pedestrians that are walking at night should try to carry a flashlight for added safety," it reads. "A person should always walk on a sidewalk, but if there is not a sidewalk available, you should always walk on the shoulder or if no shoulder is available, as close to the roadway edge facing traffic."